So went out this last week on the Demo 1299s
It was 7 degrees quite chilly but sun in the sky. Left home showing ice on the dash of the multi http:// Arrived at my dealers at 10am the bike looked gorgeous out front of the shop bathed in sunshine. I do however think I prefer the look of the 1199 that slim front end. Started him up boy did he sound growly deeper than I remember the 1199.
The bike had only been ridden by the mechanic so I felt very privileged to be putting the first miles on him.
Off through the city of Sheffield battling the congestion the bike was a joy even in the heavy traffic very smooth no snatchy throttle. Off and into the Peak District up and down Dales through the lovely meandering roads the bike was a dream to ride. People's eyes followed the bike as I road past some open mouthed I am sure some of the guys thought 'wow the new Panigale' I bet it looked beautiful gleaming red in the sunshine as it whizzed past effortlessly.
I arrived back with 75 miles on the clock and a smile on my face
The Duchess gives this bike 10/10
The Panigale and my demo soon to be Srambler!http://

Not convinced, think my money will be better spent on an 1199Abs with slip on termis mmm just like the one I got ride of dohhh!!
Now why oh why can't Mr Timms be like most guys and lust after a Panigale? Then he could buy it and I could ride it!!!

Interesting analysis --thanks for the review. I believe Ducati did enough with the 1299 to successfully drum up incentive for purchasing new, but I don't believe the perceptible difference in performance to the 1199 will be as substantial as some have been led to believe.

From an appearance perspective, I'm not a fan of the black stripe on the seat cowl, and feel the previous stock cans offered a sportier, more compact appearance. The newly designed heat shield is definitely an improvement, though.

Interesting analysis --thanks for the review. I believe Ducati did enough with the 1299 to successfully drum up incentive for purchasing new, but I don't believe the perceptible difference in performance to the 1199 will be as substantial as some have been led to believe.

From an appearance perspective, I'm not a fan of the black stripe on the seat cowl, and feel the previous stock cans offered a sportier, more compact appearance. The newly designed heat shield is definitely an improvement, though.

+1 if I was going to buy a new Pani it would be the R with the SL internals. The 1299 just isn't a big enough leap to me. You can get a top of the shelf auto blipped and QS system for under $3k. And a 24 degree head stock kit for 150 bucks. 😉

Interesting analysis --thanks for the review. I believe Ducati did enough with the 1299 to successfully drum up incentive for purchasing new, but I don't believe the perceptible difference in performance to the 1199 will be as substantial as some have been led to believe.

From an appearance perspective, I'm not a fan of the black stripe on the seat cowl, and feel the previous stock cans offered a sportier, more compact appearance. The newly designed heat shield is definitely an improvement, though.

You reminded me! I don't think the look of the rear seat/ cowl is stylish and is awkward to swap over not just push and click on place. +1 heat shield gets thumbs up.
Yes the cans look ugly black